October 12, 2011 - On Thursday, October 13, 2011, from 9am-2pm, Albany Technical College will host the fifth annual Careers In Construction event in the College’s Carlton Construction Academy.

Co-sponsored by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), The Associated General Contractors Association (Georgia Branch), Pellicano Construction, MetroPower, The Georgia Energy Industrial Construction Consortium (GEICC), and Get Into Energy Georgia, the event is geared toward eighth through twelfth graders interested in pursuing a career in the construction and energy fields.

The Carlton Construction Academy at Albany Tech will host several vendors for the day who will provide various demonstrations where students can get a hands-on experience for each occupational area. Seven areas will be represented, including masonry, electrical, carpentry, welding, HVAC, Heavy Equipment and General Contracting.